Beverages Technical NPD Technologist | Elton | 12 months- Fixed Term Contract | Salary £40,000- £45,000 Monday - Thursday 08:00-17:00 Friday 08:00 - 14:30- 38.75 hours The Beverages Technical NPD Technologist represents a vital link between the Beverage manufacturing site and brand owners. The NPD technologist manages both significant detail change for brands, and larger proof of concept material changes in plant process. The role oversees Technical NPD across Beverages, managing the full process from brand-owner brief through to production handover while ensuring projects meet agreed timelines and success criteria. It integrates packaging development, liquid development and plant development, maintains frameworks that guarantee consistent implementation standards, and acts as the primary technical contact for internal and external stakeholders. The role also captures plant performance for non-standard projects and drives continuous improvement based on measured outcomes. Food manufacturing / FMCG factory experience (BRC / ISO / HACCP). Beverage / FMCG production process understanding Communication skills with brand owners and suppliers Scientific approach to trials and measurement of success Competent IT use in standard software packages Ability to deliver to customer and production deadlines Work independently with high volume of concurrent projects from multiple brand owners Part of the Vidrala group, we are a market leader in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK, Irish and European food and beverages industries. With over 2,000 employees, we operate from our three purpose-built sites: We produce around 3 billion glass bottles and other containers annually and can fill up to 500 million litres of bulk shipped beverages every year. Our collective purpose is to deliver and uphold world-leading sustainable innovation, with great people and a great workplace collaborating on a great future. Joining Encirc means you will be joining a business with a bespoke, 360-approach to the beverage supply chain, spanning filling, warehousing, and logistics. Reducing the road miles and carbon footprint of our customers' products, we are conscious disruptors prioritising sustainability and modern technology. Free onsite gym for all employees MyBenefits Reward Platform with 100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers Pension scheme Life cover Professional Development Planning with onsite HR team Subsidised electric car charging Holiday buy and sell scheme Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Every applicant will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.
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